Port St. Joe bass fishing charters
Largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie on Lake Wimico, a short drive from Port St. Joe.
Fish Lake Wimico with a local bass guide for largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. Trips run 4, 6 or 8 hours, with the bass boat, rods, reels, tackle and lures included. Anglers 16 and older need a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, to book.
How to book your bass fishing trip
Online booking isn’t available for this trip yet. Call us and we’ll book your date.
4-, 6- or 8-hour bass trips on Lake Wimico
Call (407) 392-4593Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
Where do Port St. Joe bass trips go?
Port St. Joe bass trips fish Lake Wimico for largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour trips with a local guide. Anglers 16 and older need a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. These trips are booked by phone: call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
What’s biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Bass move shallow late in the winter
- Crappie bite in the cool water
Spring Mar–May
- Spawning bass in the shallows
- Bluegill on their beds
Summer Jun–Aug
- Topwater early in the morning
- Deeper grass and cover midday
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bass feed up as the water cools
- Schooling bass on calm days
Fish you can catch on Lake Wimico
Largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Largemouth bass
Black bassCaught all year, in the grass, along the banks and around cover.
Bluegill
BreamSmall, scrappy panfish around docks and grass, fun for kids.
Black crappie
Speckled perchSchooling panfish, best in the cooler months.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Bass trips fish Lake Wimico, east of Port St. Joe.
Meeting spot: we confirm the dock or boat ramp and start time with you when you book.
Port St. Joe bass fishing questions
How do I book?
Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, and we’ll check dates and book your trip.
How much does a bass trip cost?
Call us for the price for your date, trip length and group.
What can I catch?
Largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. What bites depends on the season and the weather.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. You can buy one online from the FWC before your trip.
What’s included?
Your guide, the bass boat and fuel, rods, reels, tackle, artificial lures and life jackets. Not included: your freshwater fishing license, optional live shiners, the guide’s tip (10–20% is customary), and food and drinks.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.
Is bass fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Your guide sets up the rods and shows you how to cast and work the lures.
How long are the trips?
4, 6 or 8 hours.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
More bass trips in the Panhandle
Trips in other Panhandle towns, booked by phone.
